Implications of the Pegasus Spyware Investigation

Implications of the Pegasus Spyware Investigation

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report features an analysis of ongoing investigations into how NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware is allegedly being used to spy on dissidents, journalists, political rivals, business leaders and even heads of state – and a discussion of whether the business model should be banned. In this report, you’ll hear…

Afghanistan: ‘Taliban gains are not irreversible’

Afghanistan: ‘Taliban gains are not irreversible’

The Taliban have seized a number of border crossings and key supply routes in Afghanistan in recent weeks following the US-led mission removing the last of its troops from the country. The country’s National Security Adviser, Hamdullah Mohib, told BBC Hardtalk’s Sarah Montague that although this was not an easy time for Afghanistan, none of…

Kaseya Obtains Decryption Tool After REvil Ransomware Hit

Kaseya Obtains Decryption Tool After REvil Ransomware Hit

Business Continuity Management / Disaster Recovery , Fraud Management & Cybercrime , Governance & Risk Management Software Vendor Said Approximately 60 MSPs and 1,500 Clients Affected by Attack Doug Olenick (DougOlenick) • July 22, 2021     Kaseya Executive Vice President Mike Sanders (Source: Kaseya) Three weeks after its software was used to facilitate a…

Kaseya Obtains Decryptor Key – GovInfoSecurity

Kaseya Obtains Decryptor Key – GovInfoSecurity

Business Continuity Management / Disaster Recovery , Fraud Management & Cybercrime , Governance & Risk Management Software Firm Helping Customers Affected by Ransomware to Recover Doug Olenick (DougOlenick) • July 22, 2021     Kaseya Executive Vice President Mike Sanders (Source: Kaseya) The software firm Kaseya said on Thursday it has obtained a universal key…

Rapid7 Announces Purchase of IntSights for $335 Million

Rapid7 Announces Purchase of IntSights for $335 Million

Rapid7 recently announced its purchase and acquisition of IntSights, a contextualized external threat intelligence and proactive threat remediation provider, for $335 million.  Rapid7 offers an extensive cybersecurity portfolio for businesses, including user analytics behavior analytics, SIEM, SOAR, and vulnerability management. Additionally, it offers managed security services and security consulting. Meanwhile, IntSights provides the full benefits…

Scary ‘malware-as-a-service’ Mac attack discovered

Scary ‘malware-as-a-service’ Mac attack discovered

Another day, and it’s time for another Apple security scare: malware that can harvest keystrokes and log-ins and is available on the Darknet for only $49. Malware-as-a-service for Mac attacks Check Point Software’s research team claims to have identified the hack, which it is calling XLoader. Enterprise security specialists managing Macs and Apple devices (of which there…

Cybereason, Rapid7 and Microsoft Announce Acquisitions

Cybereason, Rapid7 and Microsoft Announce Acquisitions

Network Detection & Response , Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development , Security Operations Deals Focus on Bolstering Security Capabilities Doug Olenick (DougOlenick) • July 21, 2021     Cybereason, Rapid7 and Microsoft announced acquisitions this week designed to boost their security capabilities. See Also: Why You Should Take Security to the Cloud Meanwhile, the…

Patch Roundup: Windows, Linux, Oracle, Juniper

Patch Roundup: Windows, Linux, Oracle, Juniper

Governance & Risk Management , Patch Management Companies Address a Range of Vulnerabilities Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • July 22, 2021     (Image: Pixabay) A patch is forthcoming for a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Windows operating system that can allow hackers to gain a foothold. Meanwhile, Linux OS users also need to adopt system…